Leather, tulle and glitter

Understated, moi? Well, certainly not today that's for sure. Some days I feel like it's time for a bit of frothy fun and this was one of them. Polly did me proud with loads of heckling as well as prompts for lots of twirling. This red petticoat has that effect on me, so let's get going!


Apologies if you think you've seen this before, but today has a couple of little changes - the shoes for a start. These are my twinkly, glittery oxfords/brogues which just happen to go superbly well with my biker jacket and this adorable skater dress. Without the petticoat it's way too short, but with it, well I'd say it's pretty perfect!


Hang on! I wasn't quite ready there. 





I love the masculine shape of these shoes offset against the feminine of the blue sparkly glitter. 



And here's the second little tweak - this glitter belt. It's been in my eBay cupboard for at least a year now, so you can imagine my delight at rediscovering it when I was searching for the right belt to wear with this outfit. Well, not just the right belt, but the perfect match for my shoes - can you believe it?





I have a pair of yellow/mustard thick cable tights that I toyed with adding to this combo, but decided that the yellow may have been too distracting to the eye - after all, it's all working so well as it is don't you think? I could have justified the addition as they would have picked up that same hue in the dress, but think there's enough going on already. Knowing when to stop is the thing.


The clocks change here in the UK this weekend which will give us lighter mornings. This helps me with my sunrise swimming and still allows me to get into work on time. However, winter always seems to be more of a struggle, more about juggling chores and time spent on lots of projects. I've got a huge list of things I want to achieve this winter, in particular a fab sewing project which I'll share with you when I get going on it. In the meantime, I may have to move my posts around, or even post less frequently. To keep up with every post why not sign up to follow me by email? Get every single update direct into your mailbox so you don't miss a feature. And for those of you who enjoy the scenic shots I add from time to time, I have lots more of these on my instagram feed so why not follow me there too? Click here.

Outfit details - jacket: TOXIK3 (TK Maxx), dress: Topshop (charity shopped), petticoat: eBay, belt: eBay, shoes: Xti Tentations (TK Maxx), rings: charity shopped.
Anna x

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  1. Oh My God !!! What a petticoat !!! Fantastic. So adventurous and so pretty. Have a lovely - dancing ;) day . Cheers - Margot :)

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    1. Thanks Margot. The petticoat is a brilliant addition to an everyday item, such as this dress - it totally reinvents the outfit. Thanks for dropping by.
      Anna x

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  2. My heart stopped at the matchy glitter belt and shoes! Fab-YOU-lous! You look like you're having such fun, Anna! I think you made the right call re: the mustard tights (I always have the issue that they look like bird legs - why? they're just yellow!). Such fun!

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    1. Great advice Sheila about the yellow tights. Will I ever be able to wear them again without worrying about my bird legs? Maybe I'll still give 'em a try one day. Heading over to you right now!
      Anna x

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  3. There is something wonderful about blue and red together. Your petticoat is so fun and really changes the look of the dress completely. I think it's mandatory to do some dancing when wearing a red petticoat! The print of the dress is also very special;it seems to be a bit of Asian inspiration (?)
    I love the attitude of this post Anna. Unabashedly joyful!!!

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    1. Hey Judy, I think you're right. Red petticoats do carry a government warning - Dancing obligatory when wearing this - it's just below the instructions on the care label. And, unabashedly joyful, ought to have been the intro I think. Have a great day!
      Anna x

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  4. Oh, my god ! Anna you are the best on the world, what a fantastic colours. Greetings.:)

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    1. Hahaha! Am delighted that you enjoyed this as much as I did Kobieta. Great to hear from you x
      Anna

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  5. I love this outfit, Anna, it's such fun! And the colours are brilliant. I really like those brogues and it's wonderful you had the perfect belt in your wardrobe - isn't it called 'shopping your closet'?

    Cheers

    Veronica
    vronni60s.blogspot.com

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    1. Yes, Vronni, I think it is called shopping my closet! Well I was delighted with this find I can tell you!
      Have a lovely day x
      Anna

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  6. I was curious to see what you were pairing with the sparkly blue shoes! Love it, all of the color, whimsy, texture.. looks so fun and great together. The leather jacket is beautiful! I know you said you have a collection of them! Me too.. as we dont need many winter coats in the NC climate
    thanks for linking up with turning heads tueday
    jess xx
    www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

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    1. Hi Jess, we're both fans of these leather jackets aren't we? I think it's a flattering shape for us too. Thanks for all your lovely comments.
      Have a fab day!
      Anna x

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  7. I love your quirky style Anna. I remember the last post featuring this underskirt/petticoat I love both looks.that's a stunning belt you have on there too.x
    wWw.vanityandmestyle.com. com

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    1. Quirky is the ultimate in compliment for me Laurie, so thank you very much. I can't bear to drift into the middle ground of fashion - it just wouldn't be me. And the belt, well wasn't that a great find!
      Enjoy your weekend!
      Anna x

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  8. What a pretty dress and the pattern is so beautiful. You and Polly look like you have so much fun. I hope you don't post less in the winter. I have more long, dark, cold nights to browse the internet in the winter and enjoy your little corner of the internet and earth. But, I totally understand the demands of the blog and the pull of other projects. Either way, I'll be here.

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    1. Dearest Julia, how very kind to have your comments and committed support. I've written recently to warn that I may post less, but the competitive nature in me seems to revel in the challenge to prove myself wrong - crazy eh? I'll be posting as often as I can is all I can say. So glad to hear that you're enjoying the blog.
      Anna x

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  9. FABULOUS colour, Anna, I love it! I got such a surprise to see it's a dress under that gorgeous leather jacket, somehow I expected a skirt and top!! Made for twirling. Enjoy your lighter mornings. xx

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    1. This dress clearly is made for twirling. It's the second time I've worn it and each time it seems to get a huge, positive response. Am delighted to hear that you love it too.
      Have a great weekend!
      Anna x

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  10. This is so Anna. Colourful, perfectly styled, a twist and certainly out of the ordinary. It is a lovely outfit. It looks as if the red petticoat should always have been part of this dress. All the elements of your outfit are beautiful on their own. But put together they create an awe.
    Greetje

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    1. Greetje, thank you for all of your observations. The outfit does indeed feel so very me - that's what brings the joy out in the twirling - the notion that it's my iconic outfit. Your compliments are always gratefully received.
      Enjoy your weekend!
      Anna x

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